Florida Forever Needs Your Help
As the legislative session approaches in Tallahassee we are again reminded of the importance of large-scale land conservation to protect Florida’s water, wildlife, ecosystems, public well-being, and economy. At the same time as thousands of Floridians volunteer their time and energy to the Florida Water and Land Legacy Campaign to make sure that land conservation … Read more
Florida Conservation Coalition – Speak Up Wekiva is here!
Speak Up Wekiva is here! This Saturday, February 16th, join Senator Bob Graham and Seminole County Commissioner Lee Constantine from 10-4 at Wekiwa Springs State Park, located approximately 20 minutes north of Orlando, for Speak Up Wekiva. Environmental groups and individuals from across Florida will rally together to raise awareness about the need to restore the … Read more
Florida Conservation Coalition: A Day At Rainbow Springs State Park September 22
A message from the Florida Conservation Coalition: On Saturday, September 22nd, we invite you to join Florida Conservation Coalition Charter Organizations, Affiliates, and Members for a terrific day of speeches, guided nature activities, education, live music, and fun at Rainbow Springs State Park. Visit Rainbow Springs State Park for an incredible day of intimate tours and educational speeches by … Read more
Invasive Species In Florida – Dioscorea Bulbifera
This is the first in a series focusing on invasive species in Florida. The series will cover non-native, or exotic, land and aquatic invasive species. The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines an invasive species as: “an alien species whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human … Read more
On August 4, 2012 Join Hands To Protest Filthy Fuels
On August 4, 2012, people all around the world will gather to join hands to say no to filthy fuels and yes to clean energy sources. Hands Across the Sand began in Florida in February of 2010 as a statewide gathering against offshore oil drilling. Nearly 10,000 Floridians representing 60 towns and cities and over … Read more
Video: SeaWorld Releases Two Rescued Sea Turtles
From the Brevard Times – SeaWorld Releases Two Rescued Sea Turtles: SeaWorld Orlando’s Animal Rescue Team traveled to Canaveral National Seashore just northeast of Titusville, Florida, this morning to return two sea turtles that the Orlando, Florida theme park received back in February. The first turtle was a large 140-pound loggerhead rescued from Melbourne Beach, … Read more
Photo Gallery – A Day At Florida’s GTM Research Reserve
On Sunday my wife and I went to the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve on the east coast of Florida. It is one of our favorite places to go to relax and enjoy nature. The GTM Reserve is a year-round treat for the whole family. In the summer we enjoy the beaches and … Read more
Bald Eagles Know Where They Are Loved And Protected – And It’s Florida
Recently, a distressed bald eagle checked into the Florida Keys Wild Bird Center in Tavernier. The eagle suffered from a genetic beak deformity that made it difficult to eat. The deformity causes the top part of the beak to become overgrown and not properly align with the bottom part. The deformity caused the eagle to … Read more
We Are Losing The Battle Against Mosquitoes
A few days ago I wrote about recent rains in Florida and how all of the standing water means to be on the lookout for swarms of mosquitoes…well those pesky blood suckers are swarming now. Tropical storm Debby left the area on June 26, 2012 after dropping 11.35″ of rain on our yard (other areas … Read more
Tracking The Mysterious Sea Turtle By Satellite
My wife and I enjoy exploring area beaches year-round. From Talbot Island to Matanzas, there are miles of beaches and nature trails to explore. Early in May we begin seeing sea turtle nests above the high tide mark. We watch them all summer until the buried eggs hatch in October and the mysterious little creatures … Read more
